| Document and Entity Information | May 11, 2020 |
| Document and Entity Information | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CALAVO GROWERS, INC |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
| Entity File Number | 000-33385 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0945304 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1141-A Cummings Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Santa Paula |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001133470 |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 93060 |
| City Area Code | 805 |
| Local Phone Number | 525-1245 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CVGW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
